Technical data:
Model: Merlin plus 2
Year of construction: 1986
Engine: Ford 2.0 L- 4 cylinder OHC
Power: 105 hp
Special features: H-approval, right-hand drive, built-in heater, electronic ignition
My Merlin was built in England by a person called Sam. All invoices relating to the purchase of the kit, the engine etc. are still available.
The Merlin was then bought by our Rudi, a Merlin expert, who brought it to Germany and repaired it.
I discovered the Merlin on the Internet many years ago and fell in love with these cars. Somehow I lacked the courage or the money (or both) to buy such a car for many years. But I regularly checked various car sales portals for Merlins on offer.
At the beginning of 2017, the time had come again and I was looking at the cars on offer and discovered a fairly cheap one offered by a car dealership. I can't remember how I managed it, but suddenly my wife said we'd have a look at the car. We did, but immediately decided not to buy it because the brakes were broken, the engine and gearbox were leaking a lot of oil and the car was simply in poor condition. And then the Merlincars website came into play. I registered there and simply asked a few questions about the Merlins. It didn't take long for me to get in touch with Rudi, who owned several Merlins and wanted to reduce his collection.
And you can imagine, a week later I got into the car early in the morning with my wife and child to visit Rudi and his wife Gonni and take a look at the "red one". After a test drive and coffee with Rudi and Gonni, my wife gave me the nod and I bought the Merlin. We haven't regretted this decision for a moment.